About TJ
TJ is a Colorado native and avid outdoorsman. He has a BS in Strategic Studies & Defense Analysis from Norwich University and a BS in Fish, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology from CSU. Before coming to CSU, he spent 12 years traveling the world and building relationships as a Navy Intelligence Analyst, diplomat, and interagency liaison. Since summer 2025, TJ has been pursuing his MS in Fish, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology at CSU. His research interests include riverscape ecology, trout movement ecology, and analyzing post-wildfire wetland restoration methods in areas previously inhabited by beavers.
Education
BS, Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology - Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO, 2025
BS, Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis - Norwich University
Northfield, VT, 2018
Graduate & Advisor Program
Dr. Yoichiro Kanno
Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Awards, Honors, Grants
- Robert J. Behnke Rocky Mountain Flycaster Fellowship, 2025
- Udall Scholar, 2024
Memberships
- CSU Chapter of Ducks Unlimited